by TheRecords1 | Sep 2, 2022 | news, stories
A few months before his passing, John had performed at the Redwood Bar near LA. The show was put together by a Records fan and by any report was well attended. In fact, the enthusiastic audience was on the younger side – something that John remarked he...
by TheRecords1 | Aug 7, 2022 | news, stories, Uncategorized
I found this clip recently while going through some old things. In the few discussions john and I had over the years about Joe Jackson, none were very positive. Now, I know why. Per the clip in Trouser Press, March 1980 (actual clip on left): “We always like a good...
by TheRecords1 | Jul 3, 2022 | news, stories
Denny Laine (Wings, Moody Blues) used to stay with John when he was in town. This particular Sunday, John and Debbi opened for Denny at McCabes. This was Denny’s Band On the Run tour, if memory serves. Laine performed every song on the album, front to back. This...
by TheRecords1 | May 7, 2022 | news, shows, stories, Uncategorized
John performed several times with Debbi Peterson of The Bangles. Together under the name Broken Sky, they opened for Denny Laine of Wings / The Moody Blues. Here they are performing several of their co-writes as well as hits from their prior musical endeavors. This is...
by TheRecords1 | Apr 9, 2022 | news, stories, Uncategorized
Recently I’ve been taking inventory of the many things that John gave me over the years. Most of these aren’t quantitative nor are they of this realm, really. And then there are the tangible. Some of these items include video archives sent to me over the...
by TheRecords1 | Feb 28, 2022 | news, stories
A birthday bash had been planned in his honor. The guest list included some of John’s closest friends including The Bangles, Peter Case, David Paich (Toto), Jude Cole and Al Stewart among others. If memory serves, Clem Burke was there, too. Unfortunately,...
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